My Only Charatan Pipe

[seadog]

I only own one Charatan pipe....would I like to own more then one?....sure, but every time I look at the outstanding Charatan Executive that I do have, I just gotta think.........."If I could have only one Charatan pipe, then this is definitely the one." Am I happy??...what do you think...LOL

 

[pitchfork]

Yep, that's a nice one.

 

[seadog]

Thanks. I frequently search for other Charatan's to purchase. But, to be honest, I've yet to find another that I like as much as this one. So it may be the only Charatan I ever own.

 

[ashdigger]

If it's the only one......it's the ONE! Very nice.

 

[dkaye201]

Beautiful pipe. Enjoy!

 

[hmhaines]

The bend of the grain on the front of the pipe is really beautiful. Excellent pipe!

 

[seadog]

Thanks everyone. And ya know what the most amazing part of this Charatan is?.....it's 6" long, the bowl height in the back is 2 1/2", front 2", the bowl is 1 5/8" in diameter, the briar walls on the bowl are 3/8" thick.....and it weighs how much?........1 ounce.

 

[pagan]

Very nice sitter

 

[wyfbane]

Charatans are amazing pipes. Some of my favorites. Yours is exceptional, even for them. Nice score!

 

[puffy]

Very Nice

 

[beefeater33]

Nice one! I think the "executives" are my favorite Charatan's.....

That one is SWEEEEET!!

 

[kenbarnes]

What a lovely classical shape Executive - looks like an early piece and in beautiful condition. I notice it has a very subtle bevel on the inside rim of the bowl- it's a Peach!

 

[newbroom]

That right there is pipe perfection. It would easily be my favorite pipe if I owned it.

It looks like a Dublin bowled sitter/poker with a two stepped saddle stem.

The weight, the grain, the finish, the shape and the exquisite stem...what more could you want?

I hope it smokes as good as it looks!

 

[scrooge]

:clap:

 

[ssjones]

1 ounce?? Wow, that is tiny by Charatan standards (28 grams).

The size of most Charatans is what keeps me from adding more.

 

[seadog]

Thanks everyone, it really is an outstanding Charatan. I like it so much that I don't really care if I never own another Charatan. But if I do, it's gonna have to be better then this one.
newbroom - the first time I smoked, I knew....there was a difference between a Charatan, and any other pipe. Don't get me wrong, I have several Savinelli's a Luciano, an Amorelli, a couple original Linkman/Dr Grabow's and they all smoke great. But this Charatan.....the only way I can describe it......like buttered toast.
...And Mr Barnes...LOL....I guess anything about Charatan gets your attention....I'm honored.....Charatan Master Pipe Maker, co-founder of Tilshead. I do have a question for you. So I hope you don't mind I send you a PM. It concerns a James Upshall pipe that a friend of mine has.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Why PM?? Many are interested in both the question and the answer!

 

[owen]

A stunning pipe, it will take some searching to better it.

 

[seadog]

Thanks again everyone.
ssjones...LOL...the pipe is by no means "tiny" at 6" long and bowl height of 2 1/2". However, what it does say, is that it was made from high quality, well aged briar. The longer briar is aged the harder & lighter it becomes.
jp....it was just a question as to the dating of a James Upshall pipe a friend of mine had up for sale. I was pretty sure that it was an "original" Upshall (made between 1978 - 1988) and was possibly worth more then he was asking.

 

[ssjones]

Are you sure a 6" long pipe only weighs 1 ounce (28 grams)? That is quite light. Dunhill Group 1 or 2's are in that weight range